Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna, Abu Dhabi

The Cranley Report

Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna

Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna, Abu Dhabi

Hotel Address

P.O. Box 12333
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

Cranley Rating

Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna

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Hotel Summary

Category	Resort Hotel
Awards Won	2006 MENA Awards Best Price Value Hotel, Silver Award. Best Five Star New Hotel, Official Finalist. Best Five Star Leisure Hotel, Official Finalist. Time-Out AUH Award Highly Commended International Restaurant Award, Zaitoun Restaurant. What’s On Awards Finalist for Best Newcomer Category, Zaitoun Restaurant.

Hotel Opened

2005

Cranley Summary

The Danat Resort is located in Jebel Dhanna which is on the Gulf coast about 250 km west of Abu Dhabi City. The hotel is an oasis found in an undeveloped area of the coast line with minimal buildings nearby; the nearest town, Ruwais is 10 km away. The hotel has been built against an intimate peaceful beach and offers 109 rooms of several room types, including private villas next to the 800 metre private beach, 3 restaurants as well as casual dining in the bars. A selection of leisure activities are available including a comprehensive gym, two squash courts, two tennis courts and a range of water sports. The hotel also provides entertainment with a live band in L’attitude bar and a guitarist in the C-View café. Reputed to be a good location for fishing, the hotel takes full benefit of this by employing two fishermen who supply the hotel’s restaurants with fresh fish each day. The hotel also owns their own speed boats which are used for fishing trips and other sea excursions. There is also a range of activities geared for children including paint a pot for younger age groups.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

Danat Resort in Jebel Dhanna is located in the far west of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, 250 km from the city centre and 90 km from the Saudi Arabian border. The hotel is located next to the sea and has its own private beach benefiting from its peaceful location away from the hustle of the city centre hotels. The hotel is easily reached from Abu Dhabi via a dual lane highway which is rarely affected by traffic. There is very little around the hotel other than desert and the sea, so guests will enjoy the isolation and tranquillity of the location.

Airports
Distance	230 km
Airport Transfers	Approximately 2 hours in light traffic. Chargeable taxi and limousine services available.

Cities and Sights
Distance	250 km
City/Sight Transfers	Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes in light traffic. Chargeable taxi and limousine services available.

Layout Description

Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna is a typical resort style hotel set in its own grounds with all the rooms in the main building and Waterfront Villas in the garden having sea views. The hotel is set back from the beach with the pools and lawns occupying the space between the hotel and the beach. The restaurants are at the back and to the side of the hotel giving them panoramic views of the hotel gardens and the Gulf. Reception, the health club and L’attitude bar are on the left of the hotel, while the meeting rooms are on the right. The tennis courts are by the side of the hotel ensuring any noise does not reach guests relaxing by the pool.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours
Languages Spoken	English, Arabic, French, German, Hindi and Tagalog.
Payment Methods	All major credit cards and cash accepted.
Foreign Exchange	All major currencies exchanged. Exchange rates are commissionable.
Taxis Arranged	A complimentary shuttle service is available twice a day to Ruwais for basic shopping. Private taxi can be arranged with advance booking.
Tours Arranged	Tours and excursions can be arranged through the Concierge for: Abu Dhabi City Tours Fishing Trips Liwa, Rub Al Khali Desert Excursion

Guest Relations	Standard service
Concierge Services	Standard service
Medical Facilities	A clinic is available in Ruwais which is 10 km away. A nurse is available at the hotel between 09:00 to 18:00 Staff are trained to administer first aid for minor incidents.
Parking	Complimentary valet parking

Cranley Comment

The lobby is designed in a circular shape and is decorated in a contemporary modern style with décor and lighting working together in tones of blues which blend with the cream leather furniture and marble floors. The centre of the lobby is taken up by the lobby lounge, where there are circular style sofas and casual chairs. Drinks are served from the C-View café which is located at the back of the lobby lounge with a bar and bar stool seating and more casual style arm chairs overlooking the hotel pool and the beach. The main Reception and Concierge desk are on the left of the lobby with Tides, an all day restaurant, at the rear to the right of the lobby. Essentials Gift Shop, Glamour Hair and Beauty Salon and the Body & Soul Health Club lead off from the left of the lobby.

Shops & Amenities

Description

Essentials Gift Shop – gifts, souvenirs, newspapers, magazines, cigarettes and essential items
24:00 hours

Glamour Hair and Beauty Salon
12:00 to 22:00, daily, prior appointments are required.

Cranley Comment

The hotel has a small boutique selling the basic necessities and there is a hair salon for men and ladies. Guests should note that the hotel is a significant distance from the nearest major shopping centre although basic amenities such as banks and pharmacies are available in the small town of Ruwais which is about 10 km away.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	5
Total Rooms	109
Elevators	2
Rooms per Elevator	55
Total Staff	200
Staff per Room	1.8

Check-in Time	14.00
Check-out Time	12.00
Late Checkout	To 16:00 subject to availability
Smoking Rooms	2nd floor is a dedicated non-smoking floor 64 smoking rooms available: Seaside - 34 Seabreeze – 11 Seashore – 3 Bayside – 2 Bayview – 5 Grand Lagoon – 2 Presidential Suite – 1 One Bedroom Water Front Villa – 4 Two Bedroom Water Front Villa - 2
Room Service	Menu served 24 hours 06:00 to 11:00 Breakfast 11:00 to 23:00 Lunch and Dinner 23:00 to 06:00 Night menu
Laundry Service	A next day, same day and express dry cleaning and laundry service is available. Laundry; handed in before 09:00 will be returned the same day, seven days a week. Dry Cleaning; handed in before 09:00 will be returned the same day, seven days a week Pressing; is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week Express Service; incurs an extra charge One Hour Pressing; service is available between 07:00 to 17.00 Shoe-shine service is available 24 hours (complimentary)

Cranley Comment

All guest rooms, suites and villas at the Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna face the sea with many having the additional benefit of balconies. Depending on the room configuration some guest rooms have slightly larger bathrooms and separate showers. They are all decorated in a similar style and feature free standing dark wood furniture, seating areas and tall feature padded headboards which complement the light green and cream/beige décor in the bedrooms and natural stone looking tilled bathrooms. The Waterfront Villas provide some added privacy, located to one side of the garden away from the main hotel building they have patio terraces with views of the beach and Gulf beyond.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Seaside	61	Sea	Electronic locking system Viewfinder spy hole Security chain Individually controlled air-conditioning Work space/desk DDI line Voice mail WiFi (complimentary) High speed internet access (complimentary) 3 pin square British sockets Flat screen television DVD player International Satellite TV Movie channels Radio/alarm Large windows Energy saving key card light switches Energy saving light bulbs All lights can be controlled from bed side Double closet Full length mirror Shoe shine service (complimentary) Large safe suitable for laptop Mini-bar Tea and coffee making facilities Fruit basket (national) daily newspapers Turndown service Duvet Hyper allergenic pillows En-suite bathroom Single vanity basin unit Bidet Bath tub with fitted jet shower over Bathrobes Beach slippers Shaving/make up mirror Shaving point Retractable drying cord Hairdryer Bathroom scale Telephone in bathroom Television speakers in bathroom Luxury Quercus toiletries 53 Interconnecting Rooms	2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12 in twin rooms	37

Cranley Comment

Seaside rooms are the standard rooms provided and are decorated in a modern style with light beige walls and dark wood furniture. On entering the room there is a small entrance hallway with dark wood flooring. The bathroom is to one side with closet space on the other side as well as a mini bar and tea and coffee making facilities. The main bedroom has high ceilings and is carpeted. It is furnished with either a king or two queen size beds with tall feature padded and slatted headboards, a seating area with coffee table and freestanding workspace/dressing table with mirror above. The en-suite bathroom has light brown natural stone looking tiles, white sanitary ware including a single recessed basin vanity unit, bath, bidet and luxury Quercus toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Seabreeze	27	Sea	As for Seaside guest rooms with the added benefit of: Balcony with 2 chairs Bathroom ducks! 27 Interconnecting Rooms	2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12 in twin rooms	37

Cranley Comment

Seabreeze rooms are the same as the Seaside rooms but benefit from having a balcony. Seabreeze rooms are decorated in a modern style with light beige walls and dark wood furniture. On entering the room there is a small entrance hallway with dark wood flooring. The bathroom is to one side with closet space on the other side as well as a mini bar and tea and coffee making facilities. The main bedroom has high ceilings and is carpeted. It is furnished with either a king or two queen size beds with tall feature padded and slatted headboards, a seating area with coffee table and freestanding workspace/dressing table with mirror above. The window / doors lead to a balcony with sea views which has a table and two chairs. The en-suite bathroom has light brown natural stone looking tiles, white sanitary ware including a single recessed basin vanity unit, bath, bidet, bathroom ducks! and luxury Quercus toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Seashore	4	Sea	As for Seabreeze guest rooms with the added benefit of: MP3 docking station Larger seating area with settee	2 adults	46

Cranley Comment

The Seashore room is very similar to the Seaside and Seabreeze rooms however because of its position in the hotel it does not have a balcony. It does however have a larger bedroom which is of an irregular shape and adds approx 8 sqm to the overall room size which allows for the addition of a separate seating area with two seater settee. Seashore rooms are decorated in a modern style with light beige walls and dark wood furniture. The room is entered through an entrance hall, with the bathroom and closet either side. The main bedroom has high ceilings and is carpeted. It is furnished with a king size bed with a tall feature padded and slatted headboard. The seating area with coffee table, is situated at the foot of the window with an additional weaved rattan settee on the opposite far side of the room, additionally there is a freestanding workspace/dressing table with mirror above. The en-suite bathroom has light brown natural stone looking tiles, white sanitary ware including a single recessed basin vanity unit, bath, bidet, bathroom ducks! and luxury Quercus toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Bayside	3	Sea	As for Seaside guest rooms with the added benefit of: Sofa Bed Separate jet shower 03 Interconnecting Rooms	2 adults	37

Cranley Comment

Bayside Rooms are similar to Seaside rooms and benefit from having a sofa-bed and larger bathroom with separate jet shower. The room is entered through a small entrance hallway with dark wood flooring. Either side of the entrance hallway is the bathroom and the closet space with mini bar and tea and coffee making facilities. The main bedroom has high ceilings and is carpeted. It is furnished with a king size bed with a tall feature padded headboard. The seating area has a sofa-bed, rattan style chair with coffee table and freestanding workspace/dressing table with mirror above. The en-suite bathroom has light brown natural stone looking tiles and a feature opaque glass window in one corner which faces the guest room. The white sanitary ware includes a single recessed basin vanity unit, bath, separate jet shower, bidet, bathroom ducks! and luxury Quercus toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Bayview	5	Sea	As for Bayside guest rooms with the added benefit of: Balcony with two chairs and an occasional table 08 Interconnecting Rooms	2 adults	37

Cranley Comment

Bayview rooms are the same as the Bayside rooms with the addition of a balcony. On entering the room there is a small entrance hallway with dark wood flooring. The bathroom is to one side, whilst the closet space, mini bar and tea and coffee making facilities are set opposite. The main bedroom has high ceilings and is carpeted. It is furnished with a king size bed with a feature padded headboard. The seating area has a sofa-bed, rattan style chair with coffee table and freestanding workspace/dressing table with mirror above. On the balcony, there is a table and two chairs with views over the gardens, pool and beach. The en-suite bathroom has light brown natural stone looking tiles and a feature opaque glass window in one corner which faces the guest room. The white sanitary ware includes a single recessed basin vanity unit, bath, separate jet shower, bidet, bathroom ducks! and luxury Quercus toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Grand Lagoon Executive Suite	2	Sea	As for Bayview guest rooms with the added benefit of: Entrance hall Guest cloakroom Separate lounge area Additional television Additional dedicated work space/desk Kitchenette Microwave 2 Hot plates Larger fridge Filter coffee making facilities Breakfast bar 02 Interconnecting Rooms	2 adults and 2 children under 12	84

Cranley Comment

Grand Lagoon Suites are also known as Executive Suites. Each of these suites has the benefit of a separate living room with open plan kitchenette, breakfast bar and some cooking facilities but limited cooking utensils. There is a guest cloakroom by the entrance hall, leading into a living room which is furnished with freestanding dark wood furniture, settee, low level coffee table, two chairs and a built-in dedicated desk with television unit which is overlooked from the kitchenette. The separate bedroom is large enough to accommodate a king size bed, settee and dressing table. The en-suite bathroom has light brown natural stone looking tiles, the white sanitary ware includes a single recessed basin vanity unit, bath, separate jet shower, bidet, bathroom ducks! and luxury Quercus toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Presidential Suite	1	Sea	As for Grand Lagoon Executive Suites with the added benefit of: Long entrance hall Large guest cloakroom Separate living/dining room Dining table with 10 chairs Long balcony Study Dimmer switches 3 Plasma televisions Kitchenette with sink Large master bedroom with sitting area Double vanity basin unit Separate large rain shower Jacuzzi	2 adults and 2 children under 12	220

Cranley Comment

The Presidential Suite has a long marble entrance hall. Leading off the hall is a guest cloakroom and a kitchenette with sink, but limited cooking facilities. The open plan living room and dining room has an entrance from the hall at either end, a balcony which runs the length of the room and an Arabic styled screen is used to divide the room. The dining area has a curved table with ten chairs and a television, whilst the living area has a central carpet over the marble tiles and a large circular seating arrangement in tones of orange and red with four low level coffee tables, a sound system and further plasma television. The large windows along the length of the room overlook the balcony and the sea with one other window overlooking a roof. The generous sized study to one side has a presidential desk and bookcase and is separated from the lounge by ornate ironwork which makes an interesting feature of the study/office area. Within the master bedroom there is a sitting area whilst the substantial en-suite bathroom has a corner Jacuzzi bath, large separate rain shower, bidet, double vanity basin unit and luxury Quercus toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
One Bedroom Waterfront Villa	4	Sea	Electronic locking system Viewfinder spy hole Security lock Individually controlled air-conditioning Work space/desk DDI line Voice mail WiFi (complimentary) High speed internet access (complimentary) 3 pin square British sockets Flat screen television International Satellite TV Movie channels DVD player Radio/alarm Floor to ceiling windows Energy saving light bulbs All lights can be controlled from bed side Double closet Full length mirror Iron and ironing board on request Shoe shine service (complimentary) Large safe suitable for laptop Kitchenette Fridge Tea and coffee making facilities Microwave 2 Hot plates Breakfast bar Fruit basket (national) daily newspapers Terrace 2 Sun beds Terrace table with 4 chairs Separate bedroom Turndown service Duvet Hyper allergenic pillows En-suite bathroom Single vanity basin unit Bidet Bath tub with fitted jet shower over Bathrobes Beach slippers Shaving/make up mirror Shaving point Retractable drying cord Hairdryer Bathroom scale Telephone in bathroom Television speakers in bathroom Quercus toiletries Covered canopy parking for 2 cars 04 Interconnecting Villas	2 adults and 2 children under 12	44

Cranley Comment

One Bedroom Waterfront Villas are located about 30 meters from the beach and have their own shaded parking next to them. Each building incorporates two One Bedroom Villas with private entrances on either side of the building. On entering the villa, the en-suite bedroom is to the inland side whilst the lounge with kitchenette is to the ocean side with large windows/patio doors overlooking the grass lawn and the beach. The villa has a small kitchenette with a breakfast bar and two bar stools separating it from the living area which is tiled and has a weaved rattan settee, chair, coffee table and dark wood built-in television unit. Sliding doors which have feature slatted shutters to either side lead to the patio terrace which has a table and chairs, sun loungers and parasol. The patio opens out onto the grass lawn and is about 30 meters from the beach. Guests can also take advantage of the chef on demand service where one of the hotel chefs will come and prepare your dinner or provide the ingredients for you to cook yourself - the most popular option being the BBQ service. The bedroom has built-in closet space with sliding doors and a television unit with a tall feature headboard above the bed. The en-suite bathroom has light brown natural stone looking tiles and white sanitary ware which includes a single recessed basin vanity unit, bath with fitted jet shower over it and luxury Quercus toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Two Bedroom Waterfront Villa	2	Sea	As for One Bedroom Water Front Villas with the added benefit of: Guest cloakroom with family shower Larger open plan living area Dining table with 6 chairs Additional work space/desk Twin guest bedroom	4 adults	88

Cranley Comment

Two Bedroom Waterside Villas are contained in their own separate buildings with canopied parking to one side for two cars. The entrance opens into a joint lounge and dining room which is separated from the kitchenette by a large screen television. Windows and sliding doors lead onto the patio, overlooking the grass lawn and beach area. The master en-suite bedroom, family bedroom and separate family bathroom/cloakroom leads of the living area, which is tiled and has a weaved rattan settee, chairs, a coffee table and central dark wood low level built-in television unit. The dining/kitchenette area has a dining table with six chairs and a built-in kitchenette and further seating is provided on the patio, which has a table and chairs, sun loungers and a parasol. The patio opens out onto the grass lawn and is about 30 meters from the beach. Guests can also take advantage of the chef on demand service where one of the hotel chefs will come and prepare your dinner or provide the ingredients for you to cook for yourself - the most popular option being the BBQ service. The bedrooms have built-in closet space with sliding doors, a television unit and desk with tall feature headboards above the beds. The small family bathroom has a shower whilst the master en-suite bathroom which also has light brown natural stone looking tiles, and white sanitary ware, includes a single recessed basin vanity unit, bath, separate jet shower and luxury Quercus toiletries.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Restaurant Comments

The hotel offers 2 restaurants and a lobby café giving guests the option of indoor and outdoor dining with casual, formal or romantic settings. Tides offers a buffet option for each of the main meals, whereas Zaitoun offers a range of Italian and Mediterranean dishes which are either served in the restaurant or on the terrace overlooking the garden and sea. There is also a private dining room available next to Zaitoun. Uniquely, the hotel employs two fishermen who go out daily to catch the fish for the hotel's restaurants.

C-View

Restaurant Type	Lobby café
Restaurant Capacity	64 total (of which 44 are inside and 20 are on the terrace)
Opening Times	09:00 to 23:00
Dress Codes	Smart Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available Children’s menu Smaller portions available ,
Breakfast Options	Pastries, cakes, teas and coffees available for a light breakfast.

Cranley Comment

The C-View is an all day café lounge which serves a range of drinks and herbal infusions as well as alcoholic beverages including a selection of wines. A snack menu is also available featuring a range of cakes and pastries, salads, burgers, pizza and sandwiches. C-View is located at the back of the lobby and has curved double height floor to ceiling windows with a range of seating options overlooking the hotel gardens and sea. The ambience is enhanced in the evening with a guitarist playing between 18:30 and 23:00 hours.

Tides

Restaurant Type	International
Restaurant Capacity	120 total (of which 80 are inside and 40 are on the terrace)
Opening Times	24 hours Breakfast buffet 06:00 to 10:30 Lunch Buffet 12:30 to 15:30 Dinner 18:30 to 22:30
Dress Codes	Smart Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available Smaller portions available Children under 11 receive 50% discount Children under 5 eat free
Breakfast Options	American Continental English Japanese Buffet

Cranley Comment

Tides is an all day dining restaurant serving International cuisine with a range of creative buffets on display including Japanese and Arabic options. The restaurant also has an open bake oven which has the added benefit of allowing the aromas to permeate the restaurant! There are a number of show cooking stations allowing guests to interact with the chefs, themed cuisine evenings including Mexican, Arabic and Asian are also held. The restaurant has a relaxed environment, decorated in azure and ochre colours which blend with views of the ocean through the floor to ceiling windows.

Zaitoun

Restaurant Type	Italian a la carte
Restaurant Capacity	96 total (of which 56 are inside and 40 are on the terrace)
Opening Times	18:30 to 24:00 23:30 last orders
Dress Codes	Smart casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas on the terrace only
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available Children’s menu Smaller portions available Children under 9 are not allowed after 18:00 hours

Cranley Comment

Zaitoun, an Italian restaurant is decorated in a contemporary style and features marble floors, cream suede chairs, standard tables and a number of low set tables. Additionally there are some semi private dining booths as well as a private dining room which can accommodate up to 16 guests. During the evening the traditional Italian menu of pizza and pasta is enhanced with signature dishes including Bresaola Con Melone, Lobster and Crab stuffed pasta with radicchio sauce, Ossobucco and desserts such as Chocolate Mud Cake, Crème Brulee and dates freshly marinated in cognac.

Bars

Number of Bars

Waves Bar

Bar Type	Outdoor pool / beach bar
Bar Capacity	50 around the pool
Opening Times	Daily 09:00 to 18:00
Dress Codes	Casual/swimwear

Air-Conditioning	No
Smoking Policy	No separate non-smoking areas
Admissions Policy	High chairs available Children’s menu Smaller portions Children under 11 pay 50% Children under 5 eat free

Cranley Comment

Waves Bar is located at the beach end of the pool and has a number of in-water bar stools as well as providing a call bell butler service to guests at sun-beds around the pool and on the beach. The bar offers a range of snacks, light meals and salads as well as a range of alcoholic drinks, cocktails, mocktails and soft drinks. Within the garden is a tent where traditional Arabic Shisha is served.

L’attitude

Bar Type	Cocktail Bar / Club
Bar Capacity	120
Opening Times	16:00 to 02:00 Live entertainment from 20.00
Dress Codes	Smart Casual Beach wear, Bermuda shorts, sleeveless shirts, trainers, flip flops and sandals are not permitted. National dress is not permitted.

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Smoking allowed
Admissions Policy	Adults: Over 21's only

Cranley Comment

L’attitude bar is located off the hotel lobby and comprises a well designed venue which has a cocktail bar area, a dining area in a slightly elevated position and a club/dance area with a stage at the front from where the live band plays six nights a week. Additionally, off the entrance, is a separate room containing three coin entertainment machines. The room itself is decorated in a contemporary style with mirrors, a large display of discothèque lights, dark wood flooring and furniture, with a range of seating arrangements from booths to casual ottomans and more traditional bar and table seating arrangements.

Business & Event Facilities

Wireless Internet

Chargeable WiFi is available in the lobby area, access cards are obtainable from Reception.

In-Room Services

High speed internet connection (complimentary)
WiFi (complimentary)

Business Centre

The hotel has a small Business Centre located next to Reception with a small library of fiction and non-fiction books for guests to borrow. The area is available 24 hours a day, is partially open plan and consists of four work stations, two of which have PC’s with internet access. Facilities include:

4 computer workstations - 2 with PC's with internet connections
Meeting rooms
Conference rooms
Printer colour / black and white
Fax
Typing
Technical Concierge

Meetings & Events

Venue	Size (m²)	Dimensions L x W x H (metres)
Baynoona Ballroom	304	16.0 x 19.0 x 5.1	350	200	350	150	-	60	200
Pre-function Room	92	5.8 x 16.0 x 5.1	140	60	120	40	-	20	60
Delma	56	6.0 x 9.4 x 2.9	-	-	-	30	22	12	-
Private Dining Room	19	8.0 x 25.0 x 2.9	-	14/16	-	-	12	-	-
Upper Pool Deck	400	20.0 x 20.0	60	-	-	-	-	-	-
Garden		undefined	1000	400	-	-	-	-	-

The Danat Resort has a two banqueting and conference rooms, a pre-function room and versatile event spaces in the gardens. These are suitable for banquets, conferences, lectures, business meetings, exhibitions, team building events and weddings.

GROUND FLOOR

Baynoona;
is located on the ground floor level, with no natural light available and is easily accessible. Baynoona is decorated in a classical style with royal blue carpet, high ceilings with a mix of mahogany wood panelling and light coloured walls. Baynoona has a pre function room which is decorated in a similar style. There are ladies’ and gents’ facilities on the ground floor level.

Delma;
is situated on the ground floor level and is easily accessible, however no natural light is available. Delma is decorated in a modern style and has beige and cream carpets and walls with modern furniture and mustard leather ergonomic high back chairs. There are ladies’ and gents’ facilities on the ground floor level.

GARDEN

The garden, pool terrace and beach are located at the rear of the hotel and are easily accessible and there is also vehicle access available. Large and small areas are available for banquets and team building events. There are ladies’ and gents’ facilities on the ground floor level of the hotel.

Cranley Comment

The Danat Resort is principally a leisure hotel which additionally, because of its setting, is ideal for smaller conferences, celebrations and team building events. The classical ballroom has an adjoining pre-function area and is situated next to the smaller conference room. The large gardens can accommodate external functions of up to 1,000 persons and there are also opportunities for team building events in the garden and on the sand volley ball and football pitches alongside the beach assault course.

Children’s Facilities & Clubs

Restaurant Facilities	See Restaurants
Playground	Between the main pool area and the beach there is a children’s playground which consists of toddler age climbing apparatus and slides. The area is unsupervised but has a fence surrounding it and rubber floors. To the left of the property there is a monkey gym / assault course which is more suited to teenagers or adults!

Children's Pool

See Pools

Children's Club

There is no dedicated children’s club at the resort, seasonally the resort runs a selection of supervised activities.

Entertainment

Kite flying
Tug of war
Basketball
Face Painting

Babysitting service

Resort staff provide a chargeable babysitting service on request, two hours notice should be given to Reception

Cranley Comment

The resort is geared towards children, with a dedicated children’s pool and seasonal activities for younger children including a range of land and water sports for teens. However, it does not have a dedicated children’s club or games room within the resort which is situated in an isolated position, over 2 hours drive from Abu Dhabi. A baby sitting service is available and children under 11 receive a 50% discount on meals.

Entertainment

Daytime Activities

Complimentary activities:

Table tennis
Life size chess
Social tennis
Squash
Beach volleyball
Beach soccer
Basketball
Mountain Bike Hire

Chargeable activities:

Deep sea fishing
All water sports
Snorkelling
Bicycle hire
Golf

Cranley Comment

The Danat Resort has a range of daytime leisure activities and organized activities for adults depending on seasons. The resort owns its own speed boats for water activities and excursions offering water skiing, wakeboarding and kayaking amongst other activities.

Evening Activities

Live Entertainment

L’attitude bar – from 20:00
Live Band – Monday to Saturday
DJ – Thursday, Friday and Saturday

C-View - Live classical guitarist
19:00 to 23:00 daily

Cranley Comment

L’attitude bar situated to the left of the lobby is a lively meeting point with bar and discothèque. It has a resident band which plays mainly Latino and popular music most evenings in addition there is a DJ during the weekend. C- View, which is located off the lobby area has a classical guitarist, making this a relaxing environment in the evenings where one can enjoy martinis, wines and cocktails.

Beaches

Jebel Dhanna

Location	0.1 km
Private/Public	Private
Size/Frontage	800 meters by 30 meters

Facilities	Moulded plastic sun beds with cushions Straw parasols Towels Hammocks Beach volleyball Massage cabana’s Beach food and drink service
Safety	Lifeguards on duty
Parking	Complimentary

Cranley Comment

The Jebel Dhanna Resort hotel's beach is a sizeable private beach which is over 800 meters wide. The beach has a very shallow incline into the sea with bathers able to paddle out quite a way in knee deep water which makes it ideal for younger children to play in. The beach itself has an array of facilities as well as recreational options like two beach football pitches and volleyball courts. In addition next to the beach is a lawn area for those who want to be near the sea but don’t want the hassle of the sand! On the lawn area are two massage cabanas and hammocks hung between palm trees. Food and drinks are served from Waves Bar.

Pools

Main Pool

Opening Times	09:00 to 19:00
Temperature	Temperature is controlled at 29 degrees celsius
Depths	Max 1.5 metres Min 0.5 metres
Size	Oval Shape 25 metres by 12 metres maximum

Facilities	Metal sunbeds with soft cushions Parasols Showers Swim up pool bar Towels Toilets
Safety	Lifeguards on duty during opening hours

Cranley Comment

The resorts swimming pool is located at the rear of the property between the hotel and the beach, between the garden and tennis courts. The pool is oval shaped and has a large surrounding paved terrace area which is enclosed from the garden by a low level formal hedge. Waves, a swim up ‘wet bar’, is situated at the far end whilst the children’s pool with cascading water feature is to one side. Waves pool bar serves a range of food and beverages including salads, sandwiches and burgers from either the swim up counter or by alerting the attention of pool butlers by a bell system which is positioned next to each sunbed on the parasols.

Children’s Pool

Opening Times	09.00 to 18.00
Temperature	Temperature is controlled at 29 degrees celsius
Depths	Constant depth of 0.5 metres
Size	Oval shaped 12 metres by 5 metres maximum

Facilities	Metal sunbeds with soft cushions Parasols Climbing frame Showers Towels Toilets
Safety	Lifeguards on duty during opening hours

Cranley Comment

The children’s pool is situated next to the main pool and is of a similar oval design. On one side of the pool is a waterfall which overflows from a higher non-swimming feature pool. The children’s pool itself is shaded with a large canvas canopy straddling the pool to ensure children are protected from direct sunlight, there is also a short children’s pool slide. A terraced passageway between the main pool and the children’s pool allows access between the two pools. Close to the pool area there is an additional children’s play area with climbing frame.

Sports & Gym

Gym & Health Club

Opening Times	06.00 to 22.00
Description	Danat Resorts, Body & Soul Health Club facilities include: 7 Treadmills 1 Stepper 3 Bikes 1 Rowing Machine 1 Lat Pull Down 1 Hip Abduction Machine 1 Abdominal Machine 1 Pec Fly 1 Chin/Dip Machine 1 Adjustable Bench 1 Flat Bench 1 Small Bench 1 Versa Climber Free weights and Dumbbells 2 Glass Backed Squash Courts 2 Floodlit Tennis Courts Table Tennis Separate Sauna and Steam Rooms for men and ladies 1 Massage Room 1 Treatment Room 2 Beachside Garden Treatment Gazebos The following massages and treatments are available: Massage and Treatments Swedish Massage – 60 minutes Shiatsu Massage – 60 minutes Shiatsu Swedish Combo – 60 minutes Foot Reflexology – 30 and 60 minutes Scalp Shoulder Massage – 30 minutes Shoulder and Neck Massage – 30 minutes Scalp Massage – 15 minutes Back massage 30 and 60 minutes Balinese Massage – 60 minutes Beauty Treatments Hair Care Treatments (Hair Cut, Colouring, Blow Dry, Cellophane, Hot Oil, Highlights and Hair Spa) Body Waxing Hands and Feet Treatment Facial Treatment Body Scrub Decleor Aromatic Beauty Treatments Aromatic Facial Ritual Aromatic Body Ritual Aromatic Body & Massage Ritual
Size	120sqm

Cranley Comment

The gym is located on the ground floor at the Body & Soul Health Club and incorporates a reception area, changing rooms with showers, sauna, steam and massage rooms with two glass backed squash courts, one of which is used for table tennis. The gym is stocked with Star Trac cardio vascular equipment and Nautilus resistance machines. The gym has a feeling of space with high ceilings. The cardio vascular machines face a large floor to ceiling window which overlooks the pool and beyond the beach and Gulf. At the entrance to the gymnasium is a reception desk and some chairs where guests can have a health drink or juice.

There are additional massage areas set up in the gardens or on the beach so that guests may enjoy massage treatments outside.

Water Sport

Opening Times	09.00 to 18.00
Description	Chargeable activities: Boat Cruising Deep Sea Fishing Snorkelling Trips Wind Surfing Water Ski Wake Board Banana Boat Tube Rides Pedal Water Bikes Kayaking Swimming Lessons

Cranley Comment

The water sports centre is located at the main beach access area. Water sports are supervised by the Body & Soul Health Club and include a range of water activities, as well as lessons in swimming, wind surfing, knee boarding and wake boarding. Activities are chargeable.

Land Sport

Opening Times	08.00 to 22.00
Description	Complimentary activities: Life Size Chess Table Tennis Beach soccer Beach Volleyball 2 Squash Courts 2 Floodlit Hard Surfaced Tennis Courts Basketball Net Beach Assault Course - Monkey gym Mountain Bike Hire Chargeable activities: Squash Lessons Tennis Lessons

Cranley Comment

The hotel has a wide range of land sports activities. There are two tennis and squash courts with tuition if required ,as well as a range of more casual options from a shaded table tennis table, beach volleyball, football, a basketball net and complimentary mountain bike hire.

Spa

Cranley Comment

There is no Spa at the hotel but a small range of massages are available at the Body and Soul Health Club.

Special Needs

Communal Areas

There is ramp access the hotel entrance from either side which avoids the step up to the entrance. Access around the hotel's gardens is available to wheelchair users along paths and ramps. Within the hotel there are three steps from the lobby lounge area down to C-View café area and steps leading to Zaitoun, the Italian restaurant. L’attitude bar has a number of different levels although the bar area itself is accessible.

Rooms & Bathrooms

There are two specially adapted Seaside guestrooms at the Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna, which have recently been enhanced with extra equipment including an emergency cord, two grab rails and either a low level bath or assistance shower. The Seaside rooms have a seating area below the window and a fair amount of free floor space. The Waterfront Villas have a step at the entrance and small steps within them.

Restaurants & Catering

Tides is situated off the lobby lounge area and has level access with both freestanding chairs and bench style seating. C-View café and Zaitoun both have steps at entry with the latter having both booth style and freestanding furniture on two levels. L’attitude bar has three separate levels which are separated by three steps. The resort is set in a very good location for fresh fish which is caught and cooked daily on grills in its natural form. Tides, predominately serves a buffet which has a varied selection. Guests with special dietary requirements should notify the maître d' at the time of ordering so that special dishes can be prepared if necessary.

Recreation Facilities

The gym and treatment rooms are situated on the ground floor of the hotel, to the left of the level lobby lounge area. The pool, garden and beach can be reached via a series of ramps and paths, the pool itself has traditional pool ladders for entry and wide steps on the swim up bar side.

Visual & Hearing Aids

No special equipment is in place for people with hearing difficulties or the visually impaired, other than numbers in the lifts being slightly raised which some guests may find helpful.

Staff Assistance

Staff are trained in first aid and are able to use the hotel's own defibrillator. They are not trained in aspects of special care but are able to offer assistance if required.

Cranley Comment

The hotel has two dedicated special needs rooms and there are ramp alternatives where steps are used in the garden, but not always in the hotel. Some of the restaurants may be slightly more challenging for guests who are not completely mobile due stepped entrances . Staff are on hand to lend assistance when needed. The food and beverage team are adaptable and able to offer alternatives for guests with dietary requirements. No special equipment is in place for the partially sighted or guests with hearing difficulties. Hypoallergenic bedding is also available on request.

Environment

Measures

Recycling
Energy Saving
Beach Cleaning
Environmental Audits
Sealife Protection
Water Saving

Cranley Comment

The Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna carries out internal environmental audits and there are a number of environmental practices in place. These include using recycled water for the gardens and beach cleaning which is carried out to protect sealife in the whole area as well as on the hotels own land. Each guest room is fitted with energy saving lights and key card switches. When balcony doors are left open, the air-conditioning automatically switches off and lights in public areas are turned low or switched off in the middle of the night when not in use. Paper, glass, plastics and cooking oils are recycled and wherever possible, green cleaning products are used.

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